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Compound feed production in Spain reached 38.8 million tons in 2024.

The Federal Cartel Office has approved Tönnies International Management GmbH's plan to acquire The Family Butchers Group.

Australian pork production is forecast to achieve its fourth consecutive year of growth in 2026. Domestic consumption and pork imports are also expected to rise slightly.

Total grain production is forecast to reach an all-time high, with increases for all crops, barring rye.

There have been 10 outbreaks in domestic pigs in a short period of time.

Farmers, citizens, businesses, national and regional authorities, NGOs and other interested parties are encouraged to share their views.

Member States back the Commission’s proposal to allow RENURE use (REcovered Nitrogen from manURE), cutting costs for farmers while protecting the environment.

Increases in production volumes were recorded for the three largest types of use (pigs, cattle, and poultry).

The pig inventory has decreased by 3.7% over the last year.

Pig farmers will have access to credit lines with special conditions to bring their establishments into compliance with the sanitary measures outlined in the document.

BMLEH announces new deadlines for farmers.

The Free Trade Agreement will create a free trade zone of almost 300 million people and a combined GDP of more than USD 4.3 trillion.

The initiative aims to simplify, clarify and modernise selected provisions across several pieces of EU food and feed safety legislation.

This new opening represents an opportunity for Brazilian producers and exporters of animal by-products, given that Mexico is a major importer of such products.

The National Union of Pig Producers estimates that exports will exceed 400,000 tons in 2025, with China consolidating its position as the third largest destination.

The EP demands an independent CAP with more funds, less red tape and support for generational renewal in EU farming.

Stable pork production and reduced pork imports are expected in 2026.

The rise was driven by continuing higher bovine and ovine meat prices, which outweighed largely stable pig meat quotations and lower poultry meat prices.

International wheat and sorghum prices declined month-on-month, while maize and barley prices rose.

July exports of U.S. pork were slightly below last year but accounted for a larger share of production.

Stable production, resilient consumption, and strategic import adjustments shape Japan’s pork market in 2026.

Member states’ representatives agreed the Council’s position on simplifying provisions related to the common agricultural policy (CAP).

EU agri-food exports held firm in May 2025. The total EU trade surplus remained largely positive, despite high prices inflating the value of a number of key EU imports.

Rising demand for pork is expected, driven by population growth and expanding commercial consumption.